The 8th - Repealed!

Stickittotheman wrote: Lenny82 wrote: He was right to ask that. These lads formed a group to give the impression that the GAA is backing the no vote, and they could be very influential in the outcome, yet they don't actually have a vote themselves. People from the north could quite easily cross the border for an abortion so this affects everyone on the island.

Well, when those in the North could find themselves in a United Ireland in their lifetimes, surely they have an interest in the Constitution of that nation? The framework is clear that a United Ireland is possible if certain preconditions are met. That being the case, it makes sense that people in the North make their views known on any constitutional issue. They may not have the right at the minute, but they clearly believe they may have the right in the future and that the Constitution may come to govern them. It is different from people outside the island, or outside any other jurisdiction, having a say on what appear to be internal affairs in another country, where these could be internal affairs and where those speaking wish they were.

I may disagree with Harte but he has the right to voice his opinion on this. Just because he doesn't have a vote doesn't mean he shouldn't voice his opinion.

I'm delighted to read that. For years in referendums "don't knows" have always been treated as no votes. Good to see that doesn't need to be the case here.

I'd hope not. Then again, anyone who votes Fianna Fail usually has a screw loose or is rooted in the 1950's.

I still shudder at the results they got in 2016 general election

Take your abortion on demand and shove it Harris.

Bo Jackson wrote: Yes voters campaigning at train stations in Dublin today

Decent sized queue of people in DLR offices in Dun Laoghaire registering to vote about 30 mins ago...shame it's the Dundrum office they need to go to but they'll be looked after.

Very concerned about this one and think the No vote may swing it. At 9/4 you would think there is no chance but was talking to a group of friends on Sunday and was very surprised to hear them say they are undecided. These are young enough (early 40's), intelligent people and not religious at all. I assumed they would all be Yes.

Lenny82 wrote: Very concerned about this one and think the No vote may swing it. At 9/4 you would think there is no chance but was talking to a group of friends on Sunday and was very surprised to hear them say they are undecided. These are young enough (early 40's), intelligent people and not religious at all. I assumed they would all be Yes.

MC Hammered wrote: The undecided voters should be voting for repeal. Even if you personally are not in favor of abortion, you shouldn't take the decision out of the hands of doctors to make the right call in their informed professional opinions where they think it is correct decision. There are a myriad of different potential circumstances for diverse groups of people and choice should be afforded to them also.